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REMEMBER: Always insist that children use the target word in every answer they give you at every stage of the session.

1. 1 min. Display word.

I say: affluentWe say: affluentYou say: affluent

Whisper it. Shout it. Say it slowly. Say it quickly.

2. 1 min. Display COBUILD definition.

‘If you are affluent, you have a lot of money.’

3. 2 min. Connections and word mapping.

Perfect opportunity for making spelling and meaning links with other words.

rich affable neighbourhood townfluent > flow wealthy suburb areaaffluence afford family

How is ‘affluent’ different to ‘rich’ or ‘wealthy’? Affluence is more about opportunity, resources, and status, so can’t just be used instead of ‘rich’ or ‘wealthy’.4. 3 mins. Monologue (pretentious/posh accent and mannerisms):

Act as if you are looking out of a window. Put on a pretentious/posh accent. You may wish to include small prompts if readily available.

‘I say, isn’t it rather dazzling outside. Even from the third floor of this mansion, I can see the Ferraris and Lamborghinis sparkling. Ah, there’s Geoffrey, our head gardener. He’s mowing the lawn. Well, one of them.’

Is this person affluent? How do you know? Discuss as pairs/groups and record on whiteboards.

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affluent

words to describe cities

(adjective)


Show monologue script and highlight/underline all the phrases used that suggest the person speaking is affluent.5. 3 mins. Discussion: Imagine.

Sentence stems shown on the board (If I was affluent, I would live ... etc.). Encourage children to speak in full sentences, and to use the target word in their responses.

Imagine you are an affluent businessperson living in an affluent city, where could you live? What would it be like? How would it be decorated?

Imagine you are an affluent footballer or other sportsperson, what car could you drive to training and matches?6. 4 mins. The 4-minute show me showdown!

To independently show their understanding of the new word, children must choose one of the listed options. Encourage children to pick a different option each day.

drama: act out a scene involving an affluent person or in an affluent place. doodle: sketch a picture where affluence is leaking from the page. dictate: pretend to be an affluent person and describe where you live and all the things you

own. decide: look at the images and decide how they relate to affluence. divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘affluent’.

7. 1 min. Choose two children. They have 30 seconds to explain their choices for the showdown. Use a visualiser to show the whole class if possible. This is perfect for if the child has been successful or hasn’t been because either way it’ll open discussion.Notes / reflection:





I say: bustlingWe say: bustlingYou say: bustling

Say it normally. Say it in a silly voice. Say it in a deep voice. Say it in an affluent voice.


‘A place that is bustling with people or activity is full of people who are very busy or lively.’



hustle crowded market citybustle lively town airportbusy energetic street nightlife

How does ‘bustling’ rank on a ‘shades of meaning’ scale? 4. 3 mins. Image analysis.

What connects all three images? Is each scene ‘bustling’? How do you know? What is the same in each picture? Are there any differences?


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Focus on the busy nature of the images. The people are there for a purpose; they are busy. Link back to ‘shades of meaning’. A bustling place is lively, not chaotic and out-of-control.5. 3 mins. Discussion: Word associations.

This activity provides children the opportunity to make further connections with the target word and things already familiar to them. You will repeat aloud each phrase in turn and give children time to discuss their thoughts in pairs/small groups. Take feedback after a couple of minutes and discuss together.

Which of the following comments go with ‘affluent’ and which ones go with ‘bustling’?

I was bumped into so many times on the playground! Wow, that house has a huge garden with lots of flowers in. There seemed to be trolleys everywhere in TESCO last night.

6. 4 mins. The 4-minute show me showdown!


drama: act out a scene in a bustling market / shopping centre. doodle: sketch a bustling airport scene. dictate: pretend you’re walking through a bustling train station and describe what you can see

and hear. divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘bustling’.





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I say: diverseWe say: diverseYou say: diverse

Say it in a squeaky voice. Say it quickly. Say it really, really slowly. Say it and clap it (di-verse).


‘If a group or range of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things.’



diversity diversify population backgroundsvarious different neighbourhood skillsrange mix community

How is our school diverse? How is our community diverse? Is it good for a community to be diverse? Challenge: how does ‘affluent’ relate to ‘diverse’?4. 3 mins. Image analysis.

What connects all three images? Is each picture diverse? How do you know? What is the same in each picture? Are there any differences?

This would present a great opportunity to talk about diversity within either your own community, or on the wider scale of the UK. Diversity doesn’t just mean race. As the pictures show, it means a wide variety of things.5. 3 mins. Discussion: Idea substitution.

Say each sentence aloud. Each sentence has something to do with the target word. Children need to revise each sentence in a way that includes the target word.

The cake shop had lots of different cakes on display in the shop window. (diverse) The cake shop had a diverse range of cakes on display in the shop window.

The shoppers scurried from shop to shop in the really crowded shopping centre. (bustling) The shoppers scurried from shop to shop in the bustling shopping centre.


https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/wide_1

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/range


The event was a celebration of the variety of faiths and beliefs present in our community. (diverse) The event was a celebration of our diverse community.



doodle: sketch a shelf in a sweet shop. dictate: pretend you’re rummaging through an old toy box and describe what different types of

toys you discover. divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘diverse’.



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hectic


(adjective)




I say: hecticWe say: hecticYou say: hectic

Say it in a deep voice. Whisper it. Say it quickly. Say it and stomp it (hec-tic).


‘A hectic situation is one that is very busy and involves a lot of rushed activity.’



busy manic pace weekendrush frantic lifestyle daytactic schedule routine

Revisit ‘shades of meaning’ activity from the ‘bustling’ session. Where does ‘hectic’ fit in? Is it more or less busy than ‘bustling’? ‘Hectic’ gives the scene/situation a more out-of-control feel.4. 3 mins. Schedule.

Dear Diary,

Here is a breakdown of my day:

08:30 – Ahh! I overslept! 15 minutes until school starts! Wake up. Get dressed. Wake kids up. Get them dressed. Make breakfast. Eat breakfast. Make lunchboxes. Drive kids to school. Go to work.

09:00 – Arrive at work dripping in sweat.

Why is this situation ‘hectic’? What clues do we have? Have you ever been in a situation like this before? How could the situation have been made less ‘hectic’?5. 3 mins. Discussion: Word lines.

Where on the line would you put each statement?

I couldn’t deal with it! I could handle it!

It’s the last minute of a football match and everyone is running at a hectic pace to try and score the winning goal.

You’ve got lots of homework to do, and it’s all due in for tomorrow! The bell for lunch is about to ring, but you’ve still got a tricky maths question to do.


https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/lot

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/involve

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/busy

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/situation




doodle: sketch a hectic scene where a bull goes crazy in a china shop. drama: act out a hectic scene involving a screaming baby and a runaway goat in a bustling

street. dictate: pretend you’re a chef and fifty people have just ordered food at the same time. Write

down what you’re going to do! divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘hectic’. debate: look at the images and decide how ‘hectic’ they are on a scale of 1-10. Give reasons for

your decisions.



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polluted


(adjective)




I say: pollutedWe say: pollutedYou say: polluted

Say it in a high-pitched voice. Say it whilst holding your nose. Say it normally. Say it whilst taking a breath in.2. 1 min. Display COBUILD definition.

‘A polluted environment is made dirty by harmful things.’



pollute acute contaminated waterpollution minute dirty citypolluting poisoned air atmosphere

4. 6 mins. Real world case study.

Discuss the effects of pollution that are already happening in the world today. Use the pictures to help and draw out inferences such as making air and water dirty. Challenge: Could your body become polluted? What about your mind?



drama: act out a scene where the pollution is just too much to handle. Think about what has happened to the air/water/land and explain it through your acting.

doodle: sketch an ocean scene full of plastic. Challenge: Can you make it emotional?Permission granted to reproduce for personal and educational use only. Commercial copying,

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dictate: pretend to be an environmentalist cleaning up the plastic from the ocean. What can you see? What can you smell?

divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘polluted’. 6. 1 min. Choose two children. They have 30 seconds to explain their choices for the showdown. Use a visualiser to show the whole class if possible. This is perfect for if the child has been successful or hasn’t been because either way it’ll open discussion.Notes / reflection:


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